Teacher of Sociology Permanent
Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
29 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: We are looking to appoint a permanent Teacher of Sociology from January 2027 and would welcome full-time or 0.8 FTE applications
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Competitive London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a permanent Teacher of Sociology from January 2027 and would welcome full-time or 0.8 FTE applications. A departmental responsibility may be available for the right applicant. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers. We have a well-developed programme for ECTs and believe that Hinchley Wood would be an excellent place to start your career.
If you are a talented, highly motivated practitioner with the ability and enthusiasm to deliver innovative and enjoyable GCSE and A Level sociology lessons to our Key Stage 4 and 5 students, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We take student and staff wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school community feel supported and happy.
We offer:
- a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
- professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
- two-week Autumn half term;
- early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
- generous employer pension contributions;
- cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
- priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
- thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
- 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School)
For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:
- a paid induction in July;
- a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
- a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Hinchley Wood School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1422 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hinchley Wood School website
- Email address
- hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083987161
Hinchley Wood is an Ofsted Outstanding (October 2023) inclusive, high achieving and highly sought after school with 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth form. Located on the borders of SW London, we pride ourselves on celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. In 2023 and 2023 our Progress 8 score of +0.87 put us in the top 5% of schools nationally, and we are in the 200 top performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.
The last school Ofsted Inspection said “There is a strong learning culture across the school. Pupils develop a deep body of knowledge. This is reflected in external examination results, which are consistently well above the national average.” (Ofsted 2023)
Arranging a visit to Hinchley Wood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.
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